Tilan Law Group advised Skylark Minerals Limited, an Australian Securities Exchange–listed mining company, on the acquisition of the Ivorian gold portfolio of Ricca Resources Limited, a strategic transaction marking a key milestone in Skylark’s expansion in West Africa.

The transaction, completed in December 2025, notably covers the Zaranou gold project, located in south-eastern Côte d’Ivoire, as well as several exploration licences and licence applications with strong geological potential. The Zaranou project hosts an inferred mineral resource compliant with the JORC (2012) standard, estimated at 364,600 ounces of gold, and benefits from favourable conditions for the rapid commencement of exploration activities from the first quarter of 2026.

The Tilan Law Group team advised on the legal structuring of the transaction, the regulatory review, and the coordination with local stakeholders in Côte d’Ivoire.

This transaction further confirms Tilan Law Group’s position as a leading law firm in mining law and cross-border transactions in West Africa, supporting international investors in the implementation of high-impact strategic projects.

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